Factors affecting the treatment decision of oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Thailand
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The objective of this reserach was to study factors affecting the treatment decision of oral and maxillofacial (OMF) surgeons in Thailand. The cross-sectional survey was performed using postal and online questionnaires to OMF surgeons in Thailand. Statistical used were descriptive statistics and chi-square test to assess the relationship between factors. For the results, there were 173 responders (response rate = 46.6%). The relationship between patient factors and treatment decision were statistically significant (p < 0.01) including; patient’s age (OR = 10.9), socio-economic status (OR = 5.1) and utilization for health service of patients (OR = 8.5). The relationship between OMF surgeon factors and treatment decision were statistically significant (p < 0.01) including; OMF surgeons’ gender (OR = 15.6), OMF surgeons’ age (OR = 13.8), training experience (OR = 21.5), working experience (OR = 10.9), working attitude (OR = 7.1) and quantity of work (OR = 12.7). The relationship between working environment factors and treatment decision were statistically significant (p < 0.01) including; supervisor support (OR = 11.8), perception and acceptance of other medical personnel (OR = 6.7). The relationship between benefit satisfaction factors and treatment decision were statistically significant (p < 0.01) including; compensation and income (OR = 11.2), and research (OR = 9.5). For conclusion, patient factors, OMF surgeon factors, working environment and benefits satisfaction factors have affected the treatment decision of oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
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